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El Hierro Climate by Month

El Hierro has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In El Hierro temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in September to a pleasant 20°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 17°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

El Hierro sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 142 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in El Hierro, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives low rainfall, with an average of 29 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In El Hierro, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit El Hierro in Spain

During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in El Hierro?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Hierro?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Hierro?
    December tops the wettest month list with 29 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Hierro?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Hierro?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for El Hierro

    Thu   Nov 21
    28°C | 18°C
    SE 11 km/h
    5.1 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    28°C | 17°C
    E 4 km/h
    0.1 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    26°C | 16°C
    W 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain